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Hanger-on
see synonyms of hanger-onNoun
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Hanger-on
see synonyms of hanger-onnounWord forms: plural hangers-on
a sycophantic follower or dependant, esp one hoping for personal gain
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Hanger-on
see synonyms of hanger-on nounWord forms: plural ˈhangˈers-on
a follower or dependent
; specif.,a.
a person who joins another, some group, etc. although not wanted
b.
a follower who seeks personal gain; sycophant; parasite
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.
Hanger-on
see synonyms of hanger-onn. pl. hang·ers-on (-ərz-)
A person who spends time in the company of another person or of a group out of admiration or for personal gain.
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